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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,964.48, 37,181.75 and 18,356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,964.48, 37,181.75 and 18,356.22 is: 25,311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,964.48 : 37,181.75 = 18,356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,964.48/37,181.75 = 18,356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,964.48x = 37,181.75 × 18,356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,964.48x = 682,516,291.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,516,291.20/26,964.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,311.68

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